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09/08/2004
Two men shot in separate attacks
Two men have been shot in separate paramilitary-style shootings in Belfast on Sunday.
In south Belfast, three masked men burst into a house at Lecale Street at around 11pm and shot the occupant in the legs. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Elsewhere, a 27-year-old man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds to both feet following an attack in north Belfast.
The incident occurred in the Elmfield Street area at around 2.40am.
Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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In south Belfast, three masked men burst into a house at Lecale Street at around 11pm and shot the occupant in the legs. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Elsewhere, a 27-year-old man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds to both feet following an attack in north Belfast.
The incident occurred in the Elmfield Street area at around 2.40am.
Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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